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"When we transfer personal data outside of the EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland... we typically rely on what are called standard contract clauses... binding them to protect the privacy and security of your data.Excerpt from Hinge's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “When we transfer personal data outside of the EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland... we typically rely on what are called standard contract clauses... binding them to protect the privacy and security of your data.”
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